adjective
- not having governing power or authority; not in control of a government or organization
Usage: political science
Examples
- The nonruling party criticized the government’s new policies.
- Nonruling elites often lack influence over major decisions.
- The nonruling coalition formed an alliance to challenge the administration.
- Members of nonruling parties serve on various committees.
- The nonruling faction demanded more representation in parliament.
- Nonruling groups organized protests against the proposed legislation.